Central Idea Champions
Word Detective
Why’d They Write It?
Picture This!
Teacher Trivia Takeover
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The main point/primary message of the ENTIRE text
Central Idea
100
What is the best meaning of "advocate" as used in paragraph 10.
A. criticize
B. reject
C. remember
D. support
D. Support
100
The three forms of author's purpose (HINT: PIE)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
100
How would this image best contribute to the text?
A. It proves that recess is dangerous.
B. It visually supports the idea that recess encourages active play.
C. It shows that students dislike recess.
D. It argues that recess should be indoors.
B. It visually supports the idea that recess encourages active play.
100
What color was Mrs. Klauss’s hair during the pandemic?
A. Purple
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Pink
C. Green
200
Which statement best expresses a central idea of the article?
A. Schools should eliminate recess to improve test scores.
B. Recess only benefits students physically.
C. Recess supports students’ academic, social, and physical development.
D. Recess is more important than classroom instruction.
C. Recess supports students’ academic, social, and physical development.
200
What does “appalling” most nearly mean in paragraph 5?
A. Ordinary
B. Encouraging
C. Shocking
D. Unclear
C. Shocking
200
What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this article?
A. To entertain readers with school stories
B. To argue against standardized testing
C. To explain research supporting recess
D. To compare recess in different countries
C. To explain research supporting recess
200
How would this image strengthen the author’s argument?
A. It provides visual evidence that supports research about attention.
B. It contradicts the claim that recess improves focus.
C. It replaces the need for written explanation.
D. It shows that recess is only fun.
A. It provides visual evidence that supports research about attention.
200
What are Ms. Hall’s favorite anime?
A. Naruto & One Piece
B. Attack on Titan & Demon Slayer
C. My Hero Academia & Dragon Ball Z
D. Jujutsu Kaisen & Tokyo Ghoul
B. Attack on Titan & Demon Slayer
300
Which detail best supports the idea that recess improves student behavior?
A. Schools want children to accomplish as much as possible.
B. Students with recess receive higher classroom behavior ratings.
C. The study included over 15,000 children.
D. Researchers could not determine the perfect length of recess.
B. Students with recess receive higher classroom behavior ratings.
300
What does “resilience” most nearly mean in paragraph 4?
A. The ability to compete
B. The ability to recover from difficulty
C. The ability to follow rules
D. The ability to concentrate
B. The ability to recover from difficulty
300
Why does the author quote Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg in paragraph 3?
A. He is a student who enjoys recess
B. He is an expert who supports the benefits of play
C. He disagrees with the study
D. He wrote the No Child Left Behind Act
B. He is an expert who supports the benefits of play
300
How would this image contribute to the section “The Appalling State of Recess”?
A. It visually emphasizes the decline in unstructured play time.
B. It shows that recess has always been the same length.
C. It proves schools should remove recess completely.
D. It explains how to organize recess activities.
A. It visually emphasizes the decline in unstructured play time.
300
Who are Ms. Donald’s favorite rappers?
A. MoneyBagg Yo & GloRilla
B. BigXThaPlug & Lil Baby
C. BigXThaPlug & MoneyBagg Yo
D. 21 Savage & MoneyBagg Yo
C. BigXThaPlug & MoneyBagg Yo
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Which evidence shows that recess improves attention?
A. Students are less fidgety and more attentive after recess.
B. Obesity rates have tripled.
C. The study surveyed children from rural and urban areas.
D. Parents have different educational backgrounds.
A. Students are less fidgety and more attentive after recess.
400
What does "essential" mean as used in paragraph 4?
A. Unimportant
B. Harmful
C. Necessary
D. Optional
C. Necessary
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How does the section “The Appalling State of Recess” contribute to the article?
A. It introduces the problem after explaining the benefits
B. It summarizes the entire article
C. It explains how to organize recess
D. It presents an opposing viewpoint
A. It introduces the problem after explaining the benefits
400
How does this image deepen the reader’s understanding of paragraph 5?
A. It shows that only one school is affected.
B. It makes recess seem unimportant.
C. It provides a clear visual representation of how widespread the problem is.
D. It suggests recess is increasing nationwide
C. It provides a clear visual representation of how widespread the problem is.
400
How many tattoos do Mr.Griffin and Mr. Shelton have COMBINED?
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
B. 5
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How do paragraphs 7–8 develop the central idea?
A. They explain how recess improves test scores immediately.
B. They show that cutting recess may harm learning and physical health.
C. They describe how recess began in the 1960s.
D. They argue that schools should lengthen the school day.
B. They show that cutting recess may harm learning and physical health.
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Why does the author use the word “deprived” instead of “missed”?
A. To suggest students are unfairly denied recess
B. To show students choose not to attend recess
C. To make the article sound humorous
D. To explain a scheduling conflict
A. To suggest students are unfairly denied recess
500
Why does the author include detailed information about the study’s size and design?
A. To confuse the reader
B. To criticize public schools
C. To shorten the article
D. To show the study is credible and reliable
D. To show the study is credible and reliable
500
Which explanation best describes how this image would contribute to the article?
A. It creates humor in the article.
B. It visually reinforces the cause-and-effect relationship between recess and attention.
C. It distracts from the research findings.
D. It shows that teachers prefer recess.
B. It visually reinforces the cause-and-effect relationship between recess and attention.
500
Time for some math:
1. Subtract Mr. Shelton's age from how old Mr. Griffin is. Then subtract 1.
2. Including AI, how many classes do you have?
What are the two numbers?
6 and 7